Sep 12, 2018
The secrets of startup fundraising revealed by an angel steeped in Boston’s tech investing scene. 35 minutes is all it takes to make you a better fundraiser. Sal Daher, CFA of the Angel Invest Boston Podcast is your mentor.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction
- Why Do You Need Funding?
- “So, raising money has to be for a purpose. There's a real danger of getting money and it killing your ”
- Secret #1: Raising Money Is Selling – Stephen Hawking vs. Willy Loman – Warm Calling not Spamming
- Secret of Fundraising #2: Ask for Advice to Get Money, Ask for Money to Get Advice
- Secret of Fundraising #2.50: Start with the Least Likely Prospects – Your Pitch Will Improve
- Secret of Fundraising #2.75: Angels & VCs Require Different Pitches
- Secret of Fundraising #3: Fundraising Can Paralyze Your Business
- Types of Funding
- “The problem is, early on, who knows what your company's worth?”
- Understanding the Difference Between Angel Money and VC Money
- “…do not underestimate the value of a functioning board.”
- Sean’s Question on Picking VCs
- Nathan’s Question About When to Raise Money
- Matt’s Question About Better Ways to Match Founding Teams with Investors
- Elizabeth’s Question About How Angels Put Together a Portfolio of Startup Investments
- A Question About Investment Theses
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